
Tropical Depression Fred prompts flash flood warnings across the Appalachians of North Carolina
CNN
Flash flood warnings have been issued across the Appalachians of North Carolina due to the heavy rainfall from Tropical Depression Fred -- the storm that has already unleashed tornadoes and heavy rainfall further south.
Within the past 24 hours, 3 to 6 inches of rain has fallen over the area -- with 3 inches falling between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday, according to CNN meteorologist Michael Guy.
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